Thanks so much, Wendy!!! Yes, you have missed a lot, and we've missed you! So glad you're back, and that we get to watch your pool roll on towards your 4th of July party!
I sort of ordered too much of the Peacock glass tile. Obviously, I'm not wiser than the average bear..... I have about 28sf left over. Not to worry; we will find a home for it somewhere on the pool. The tile guys will be out this week to cover the benches in the spa (my son and I just figured we need about 16sf). I think that will look good being under water a few inches; most of our glass tile is above the water line.
We will need about 8sf to cover the approx. 6" tall strip running under the waterline tile on the sun shelf. I noticed the other day that all of the glass tile shows when looking to the back of the pool. But if you're at the back, looking to the front of the pool, you see practically none of the Peacock tile. If we do that little strip at the back of the sun shelf, that takes care of that.
I had ordered 10% extra for waste - somewhere I had read that would be wise. What I didn't know is that there was very little waste. Looking back, it makes sense because of the pieces being much smaller than the large coping pieces. So if you're considering smaller mosaic tiles, you probably don't need to order nearly as much extra. But if these little tiles don't behave and pop off or crack, I'll have plenty to cover the losses.
I'm hoping to have more pictures to post this week. Then, I'm not sure what will be next.... decking or plaster? Take care, everyone! Suz.
